Family History Strong in Mokelumne River Ward

   Nearly 100 people attended the combination taco dinner/ family research event held recently in the Ham Lane Building where the Stake Family History Center is located. The event was themed with a clever play-on-words since it was held on May 4.

   Shawn and Liz Kirkley, who are over the ward temple and family history consultants, chaired the evening.  Before dinner Liz showed a PowerPoint with Eric VerSteeg and his children Gillian and Jackson participating.  Eric spoke about the importance of family history, Gillian expressed her happiness in participating in FH work, and Jackson told how he enjoyed his Eagle Scout project "Find A Grave" at the Woodbridge Cemetery. Sister Kirkley showed a short video called "Will I Do My Part?" that she would like everyone in the ward to see.  You can watch it here:

    "It was fun, exciting, we felt the spirit," commented Cathy Leonard who coordinated the taco meal. She also said the youth consultants were wonderful, and worked well with adults. "The spirit of Elijah took hold, and when that happens you can't stop it," she explained. Sixteen computers in three rooms were used, as well as laptops and mobile devices. The pictures below are of some of the participants.  

(Photography by Brant Moon)

Robert Stanley, center gets help from Mark Wilcox and Betty McOmber (right) while Mark and Nancy Stoltenberg  (left) work on research for their families.

Upper left: Olivia Currington and Samantha McGhie; Upper right: Andie Stewart, Conner Weight, and Wendy Weight; Lower left: Andi Stewart and Caden Webb; Lower right: Steven Aberle and Marcia Ramos